Valerie Lavin Speaks at 2025 Military & HR Panels

Tampa, FL – August 2025 – Valerie Ellis Lavin, retired U.S. Army First Sergeant and Founder/CEO of Luminary Global, presented at two key 2025 speaking engagements focused on military perspectives, leadership, and workplace integration.

In August, she participated in the SHRM Pinellas chapter's "A Peek from Inside the Wire" military panel discussion, offering candid insights into military life, transition challenges, and how veteran skills translate to civilian roles—drawing from her 21-year Army career (US CENTCOM leadership, deployments to Korea and Iraq, Bronze Star Medal).

Later in November, Ms. Lavin spoke at the Greater Orlando Society for Human Resource Management (GOSHRM) November dinner meeting, titled "Stronger Together: Bridging Military & Civilian Perspectives for Workplace Success." The event featured a dynamic military panel exploring how employers can better support veteran hires, foster inclusive cultures, and leverage military discipline for organizational success.

These engagements align with her advocacy through Action Zone (nonprofit veteran entrepreneurship support) and Luminary Global's mission to equip first responders and communities with emergency preparedness tools—bridging service to civilian impact.

"Sharing military perspectives in HR and leadership forums helps build stronger teams and opportunities for veterans," said Valerie Ellis Lavin. "It's rewarding to connect these worlds and highlight how duty, discipline, and dependability drive success everywhere."

Luminary Global operates independently, committed to providing high-quality emergency medical solutions, tactical gear, and customized kits.

For more on Valerie Lavin's speaking work and Luminary Global, visit luminaryglobal.com.

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